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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 30 24 31 31 116
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 31 33 25 118

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns survived the Kings 118-116. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.